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Herb Ritts: Allies & Icons

at ONE Gallery | 626 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

November 13 – December 21, 2025

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Angela Basset, Malibu, 1994, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 3

Angela Basset, Malibu, 1994

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 3

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Barbra Streisand, Bel Air, 1991, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Barbra Streisand, Bel Air, 1991

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Bill T Jones (Ascent of Man), Los Angeles, 1995, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Bill T Jones (Ascent of Man), Los Angeles, 1995

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 24 inches

Embossed recto; Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

 

Bono with Angel (Detail), Vienna, 1992 , Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 2

Bono with Angel (Detail), Vienna, 1992 

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 2

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Cher, Hollywood, 1991, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Cher, Hollywood, 1991

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Dolly Parton, Beverly Hills, 1989, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 4

Dolly Parton, Beverly Hills, 1989

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 4

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Hollywood, 1992, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Hollywood, 1992

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Elizabeth Taylor, Bel Air, 1997, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Elizabeth Taylor, Bel Air, 1997

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Elizabeth Taylor, Malibu, 1991

Elizabeth Taylor, Malibu, 1991

Elton John with Top Hat, Los Angeles, 1989

Elton John with Top Hat, Los Angeles, 1989

Elton John, Los Angeles, 1989, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Elton John, Los Angeles, 1989

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

George Michael, (b), Los Angeles, 1988

George Michael, (b), Los Angeles, 1988

Gianni Versace, (b), Los Angeles, 1990, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 2

Gianni Versace, (b), Los Angeles, 1990

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 2

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Greg Louganis, Hollywood, 1985, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Greg Louganis, Hollywood, 1985

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Janet Jackson, (a), Los Angeles 1993, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 3

Janet Jackson, (a), Los Angeles 1993

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 3

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Jean-Paul Gaultier, Tokyo, 1990, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Jean-Paul Gaultier, Tokyo, 1990

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Jeremy Irons, London, 1990, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 3

Jeremy Irons, London, 1990

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 3

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

k.d. lang, (c), Malibu, 1993, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 2

k.d. lang, (c), Malibu, 1993

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 2

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

 

k.d.lang & Cindy Crawford, Los Angeles, 1993

k.d.lang & Cindy Crawford, Los Angeles, 1993

Karl Lagerfeld, (b), Paris, 1991

Karl Lagerfeld, (b), Paris, 1991

Keith Haring, New York, 1989, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Keith Haring, New York, 1989

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Madonna, (b), New York City, 1984, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 8

Madonna, (b), New York City, 1984

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 8

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Madonna (True Blue Profile), Hollywood, 1986, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Madonna (True Blue Profile), Hollywood, 1986

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

24 x 20 inches

Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Richard Gere, (Car with Tires), San Bernardino, 1978, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Richard Gere, (Car with Tires), San Bernardino, 1978

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Rosie Perez, Los Angeles, 1992, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 2

Rosie Perez, Los Angeles, 1992

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 2

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

RuPaul III, Hollywood, 1996, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

RuPaul III, Hollywood, 1996

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Salma Hayek, (b), Los Angeles, 2002, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 12

Salma Hayek, (b), Los Angeles, 2002

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 12

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Sharon Stone 1, Malibu, 1993, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 11

Sharon Stone 1, Malibu, 1993

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 11

14 x 11 inches

Estate stamped, signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Sinead Oconnor, Malibu, 1990, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Sinead Oconnor, Malibu, 1990

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Thierry Mugler, London, 1990, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 4

Thierry Mugler, London, 1990

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 4

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

 

Tina Chow III, Poundridge, 1988, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Tina Chow III, Poundridge, 1988

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

10 x 8 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

 

Tina Turner, Hollywood, 1989, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Tina Turner, Hollywood, 1989

Silver Gelatin Photograph

20 x 16 inches

Estate stamped, signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Tracy Chapman, Hollywood, 1989, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Tracy Chapman, Hollywood, 1989

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

14 x 11 inches

Embossed recto; Signed, titled, dated, numbered verso

Signed by Herb Ritts

Whoopi Goldberg, New York, 1987, Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

Whoopi Goldberg, New York, 1987

Silver Gelatin Photograph, Ed. of 25

20 x 16 inches

Embossed recto; Estate stamped, Signed by Foundation Director, titled, dated, numbered mount verso

Signed by Mark McKenna

Press Release

Herb Ritts | Allies & Icons

In Celebration of STORIES: The AIDS Monument in West Hollywood

 

ONE Gallery | 626 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

November 13 through December 21, 2025

Exhibition Reception at ONE Gallery: Thursday, November 13th

 

ONE Gallery 

Opening reception, Thursday, November 13th at 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

On view through Sunday, December 21, 2025

626 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Hours: Thursday - Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

FREE

 

STORIES | AIDS Monument 

Opening Ceremony, Sunday, November 16th at 4:00 p.m.

West Hollywood Park

625 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Hours: Monday - Sunday, 6 a.m. to midnight.

FREE

https://aidsmonument.org/events/grand-opening-of-stories-the-aids-monument/

 

In conjunction with the long-awaited unveiling of STORIES: The AIDS Monument in West Hollywood, the Herb Ritts Foundation, in partnership with Fahey/Klein Gallery, and ONE Gallery, is proud to present Herb Ritts: Allies & Icons – an intimate exhibition of Herb Ritts’ photographs that honor the activists, artists, and cultural leaders who helped transform the global fight against AIDS.

Herb Ritts (1952–2002) is one of the most celebrated photographers of the late 20th century and early 21st century. His approach to the medium was always fresh and bold, while simultaneously capturing the strength and vulnerability of his subjects. With his clean modernist style, bold contrasts, and sculptural forms, Ritts transformed his subjects into enduring icons. In the spirit of the AIDS Monument itself, the photographs on view remember, celebrate, and educate with portraits of those that confronted one of history’s greatest crises.

This exhibition, Herb Ritts: Allies & Icons, brings together striking black & white portraits of the cultural figures who stood at the forefront of AIDS activism — including Elizabeth Taylor, Elton John, Magic Johnson, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Sharon Stone, Tina Turner, Keith Haring, and many others. Each subject used their voice, fame, and influence to fight stigma, support research, and bring compassion to a world gripped by fear.

“Herb photographed the icons of his time. The notorious, the edgy, the culturally significant, and in doing so, gave us a visual record of an era marked by both beauty and profound loss. He sought not just to portray but to reveal, coaxing from his subjects a vulnerability that could disarm and a power that could inspire.”

David Fahey, founder of Fahey/Klein Gallery and co-curator of Herb Ritts: Allies & Icons.

The exhibition coincides with the dedication of STORIES: The AIDS Monument, a collaboration between the City of West Hollywood and the Foundation for the AIDS Monument (FAM). The Monument, designed by artist Daniel Tobin, honors the lives lost, the survivors, and the communities and caregivers who fought tirelessly for dignity, treatment, and remembrance.

Ritts himself lived with AIDS and was a steadfast supporter of amfAR, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, Project Angel Food, APLA, and was a charter member for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. He used his platform to shift the narrative from silence to compassion, contributing books such as Duo and Notorious to raise significant funds for AIDS research and awareness.

The exhibition is presented in partnership with the Herb Ritts Foundation and coincides with the public dedication of STORIES: The AIDS Monument on November 16, 2025, at West Hollywood Park, followed by a community celebration at The Abbey.

For more information about STORIES | The AIDS Monument, please visit:

https://aidsmonument.org/

 

Press Photographs & Press Materials are available on request.

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